Brampton Park GC

Location:

Right by the side of the B1514 just as you are leaving the ever expanding village of Brampton on your way to the A1. There is also plenty of good car parking at this venue for the golfers. 

Entrance:

It was a challenge getting into the premises as there was an intercom to the main office to let you in, so they obviously do not want the general public walking in. 

Service:

I had a look at the menu and then ordered and paid at the bar, I was greeted by a very pleasant member of staff who was extremely friendly and pleasant.

Menu:

A good menu with plenty to choose from. 

On the Plate:

When my breakfast arrived, in fact I could smell it before I could see it, as this was now about 11.00 I was feeling rather hungry and ready for it. 

Everything seemed to be slightly under done for me, except for the fried egg and the toast. I do generally like my bacon and sausage to be fairly well done (but not ruined) but it was not on this occasion. There was a whole tomato, at least, two halves hiding under the bacon, where it was nearly cooked, as was the hash browns, but, overall it was a quite a good breakfast. At least the plate was hot so kept everything g nice and warm.

Coffee:

I think the coffee was a filter from a pot, which was Ok but nothing really exciting.

Pricing:

The cost of the Clubhouse Breakfast was £7.80 with the mug of coffee at £1.55 giving a grand total of £9.35.

In Conclusion:

If you are a golfer and looking to play a round of golf at Brampton Park, a good breakfast before you start your round is essential, so I will probably be looking to have another breakfast there, the next time I visit.

Brampton Park GC
Buckden Road
Brampton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 4NF

Date: 1st May 2019

Gog Magog Golf Club

Location:

Gog Magog GC is very easy to find as it is just a short distant away from Addenbrookes Hospital and the Science Park, just off the roundabout of the A1307 towards Babraham and Hinton Road. 

Entrance:

The clubhouse at the Gog Magog Golf Club is very modern considering the age and history of the club. The main seating area is cosy, bright and airy and very welcoming to visitors. 

Service:

It seemed to be that most of the staff were very pleasant and welcoming and female. It was very much a question of deciding your dish from the menu, placing your oder and paying for it at the bar, finding a seat and being patient.

Menu:

The menu was quite limited, so it was a very easy decision to decide what I would be having …. Golfers Grill … of course!

On the Plate:

What a lovely treat this was, as I could smell my breakfast as it was on it’s way to me, yum yum. Apart from the slightly over cooked toast the breakfast was really really good. The sausage and bacon were fresh and tasty and sourced not very far away from the golf club. They have really gone up warket with the baked beans as they were in the modern format of  a little pot, which was soon emptied on the plate. Everything seemed so nicely cooked and presented, a very nice breakfast. 

Coffee:

As I wasn’t really aware of the protocal here, I went to the coffee machine for my black coffee and was surprised that it was £1 a mug and it was very nice and tasty, so had 2 mugs of coffee for £2, you can’t beat that.

Pricing:

The Golfers Grill was £5.95 and the coffee was £1 a mug from the machine at the side of the bar, so £7.95 for breakfast.

In Conclusion:

I’m not quite sure if one could walk in from the street and order breakfast, I would be inclined to give it a try, it would be well worth it. If one had a huge appetite I’m not sure the breakfast would be big enough, but it was ideal for me. I will certainly be back for another one very soon.

Gog Magog Golf Club
Shelford Bottom
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 3AB

Date: 17th July 2018

John O’ Gaunt Golf Club

Location:

The John O’ Gaunt Golf Club is on the main road out of Potton on the road to Biggleswade on the right hand side after leaving Potton on the B1040.

Entrance:

Once in the car park you are faced with a lovely looking building which is the club house, although this infant is the back entrance, the building is much more flattering from the golf course side which was originally the front, very impressive. You enter the clubhouse through the main door and up 4 or 5 steps into the gorgeous entrance hall which is steeped in history. Continue into the main part of the clubhouse, bar on the right and cafe and eating area on the left.

Service:

On the right hand side of this room is a serving hatch where you place and pay for your order, the lady who served me was very pleasant and welcoming. I ordered the Full English Breakfast and was offered either white or brown toast, I chose a black coffee and was advised this was on a free refill basis, which is always nice. Once I had ordered the lady bought my breakfast over to me which came quite quickly but efficiently.

Menu:

The menu was varied and extensive with lots to choose from and should suit all tastes.

On the Plate:

My breakfast duly arrived and came to me on a very hot plate which is always a pleasure as it keeps the meal hot throughout, something that many other venues should adopt, as there is nothing like a hot breakfast all the way through. The sausages apparently came from a local butcher in Potton, but they did not know which one, as I would have gone back to get some for myself as they were delicious. Everything else on the plate was well cooked and just how I like it. If there was a complaint it would have been to have an extra slice of bacon, not sure that one was quite enough. The breakfast was accompanied by two slices of toast, which came already buttered and with two packs of marmalade, which I feel is a very nice touch.

 

Coffee:

The coffee was not to bad, very much out of a machine but was OK but at least it was hot.

Pricing:

The breakfast, two rounds of white toast and as much coffee as you like was £8.95, which I felt was good value for money.

In Conclusion:

I felt that John O’ Gaunt Golf Club came up trumps today with a lovely and good value breakfast in some lovely surroundings with some superb views. The club is very much a private members club so I’m not certain that one can just walk in there and eat, but I would recommend getting to know a member so you can enjoy one of their breakfasts, I will certainly be back there again in due course.

John O’ Gaunt Golf Club
Sutton Park
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2LY

Date: 27th November 2017

Slaley Hall

Location:

Slaley Hall Hotel is situated just off the A68 in the lovely county of Northumberland, the entrance is well signposted and easy to find, once there it is all laid out as a country estate.

Entrance:

There is quite an impressive entrance, driving under an archway into a circular courtyard, into and past the reception area and into the main restaurant which is called Hadrians, the restaurant is very nice with authentic wood panelling everywhere.

Service:

I was greeted by a lovely and friendly staff member who showed me to my table and took my order for tea or coffee. Although the breakfast was mainly buffet style the staff were very attentive and helpful, producing a steady stream of tea or coffee, a very pleasant environment to have a relaxed breakfast.

Menu:

The breakfast was mainly buffet style, but should you require anything special such as smoked kippers or your eggs cooked in a different way the options were all there, you just had to ask.

On the Plate:

I have taken a photo of what I had for breakfast, but as it was buffet style the list would be endless, but I did think that the choice was superb, it is not very often these days that there was a choice of both back or streaky bacon.

 

Coffee: 

The coffee was really nice with a lot of different choices

Pricing:

If you were not resident in the hotel the breakfast is £15.00 per person which would include an endless supply of tea and coffee, so for the amount that you could eat, I thought was pretty good value for money.

In Conclusion:

It is not very often that I write about eating breakfasts in hotels especially chains, but I did think it would be something a little different in the world of cooked breakfasts and I was also on a bit of a few days away with some self indulgence going on.

Slaley Hall Hotel
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0BX

Date: 20th November 2017

St Neots Golf Club

Location:

St Neots Golf Club is situated on the west side of St Neots on Crosshall Road, on the road out of St Neots towards the A1 and Kimbolton, it is quite easy to find on the right hand side travelling west out of the town centre.

Entrance:

A nice smart entrance with plenty of good car parking, one has to press a button on the front door to gain access to the clubhouse. The bar area is nicely lit with lots of natural daylight and comfy table and chairs, I proceeded to the ‘spike bar’ to order my breakfast.

Service:

There was no real service as it was a case of ordering from the menu at the bar, finding a seat, and the breakfast was bought to me in due course. I was greeted at the bar by a lovely smiling young lady who was very pleasant and welcoming.

Menu:

The menu was quite comprehensive with plenty of options to choose from.

On the Plate:

Once the breakfast arrived it looked really good, the bacon was nice but I wasn’t quite sure about the sausages, they did seem a little pale to me, but alas, they did eat well. A nice portion of beans, half a grilled tomato, a fried egg and two hash browns which were slightly over cooked, but it didn’t really detract from the taste. On the plate was also a slice of white toast already buttered which was good, all in all a very good breakfast.

Coffee:

The coffee was good and flavoursome and hot, which is always a bonus. Unfortunately I was not offered a free refill, which I would have taken as the cup size was quite small.

Pricing:

The cost of the breakfast was £5.95, which I felt was really good value for money, and the coffee was £1.45 which once again was good value.

In Conclusion:

It was very nice to sit and eat my breakfast with such a wonderful view, looking out down the 18th fairway and watching the golfers coming in. I would certainly go back to St Neots Golf Club for another breakfast as it was also such good value for money.

 

St Neots Golf Club
Crosshall Road
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7GE

Date: 24th October 2017

Bawburgh Golf Club

Location:

Bawburgh Golf Club is situated just minutes away from the Norwich southern bypass off the A47, very easy to find in this very rural situation.

Entrance:

The entrance to the golf club is very pretty with a nice entrance drive, Once at the clubhouse the entrance is quite unassuming leading into a bright foyer which takes you into a large bar area, with several smaller conservatories off the main area.

Service:

The service at Bawburgh was very pleasant with a couple of chatty ladies behind the bar, once I had ordered the coffee the breakfast came in reasonable time. I sat in the conservatory enjoying a nice view over the 1st tee, which was very busy.

Menu:

The menu was not huge, but seemed to have everything on there that the average golfer would expect, as I arrived there at about 11.00 I could have been tempted to have an early lunch. But whilst on my way to order from the bar, another guy had the ‘all day breakfast’ and I decided, that was for me.

On the Plate:

A nice plate full of breakfast which came on a very hot plate, the two sausages were obviously from a local butcher as they were delicious and full of flavour. The two rashers of bacon were cooked to perfection, the mushrooms were definitely field mushrooms which were certainly great. On the plate was also a grilled tomato, nicely cooked fried egg, baked beans, and two hash browns. On a side plate (which is the way I like it) were two slices of white toast (no choice) and plenty of butter. The staff came and asked me was the breakfast ok, which does not really happen at golf clubs.

 

Coffee:

The coffee was certainly from a filter coffee machine, if was at best hot, but was just a standard cup, I did ask if there was a free refill, but the bar staff seemed astonished that I had the cheek to ask, I took that as a no then.

Pricing:

For the all day breakfast it was £7.95 which I felt was just about the price, as it was good, but the coffee was £1.60 a cup, which I thought was expensive especially bearing in mind the quality of the coffee.

In Conclusion:

A nice breakfast in nice surroundings, would be my final verdict on Bawburgh, which does allow non golfers and non members to enjoy their facilities. Apparently allied to the club and a 5 minutes drive away is a family centre, which definitely welcomes all comers to enjoy what they have to offer, which is quite refreshing for this type of venue.

Bawburgh Golf Club
Glen Lodge Norwich
Marlingford Road
Bawburgh
Norwich
Norfolk
NR9 3LU

Date: 19th September 2017

Sheringham Golf Club

Location:

Sheringham Golf Club is situated on the eastern outskirts of Sheringham town on the A149, it is set between the North Norfolk Railway and the north sea.

Entrance:

A beautiful old building that is the clubhouse to this historical golf club, is very well presented and comfortable surroundings.

Service:

I seemed to be there a little early for the kitchen as they opened at 11.00, I presume that was for lunch. I did request a full english breakfast which I was duly obliged by a very pleasant young lady with a very smiley face.

Menu:

There was no menu as they are in the process of re-organisation so the menus are being reprinted.

On the Plate:

Now .. this was lovely breakfast, having everything on the plate that I enjoy and like. The two small sausages were amazing, full of flavour, nicely cooked bacon together with grilled tomato, a hash brown a fried egg, and a round of white toast with plenty of butter. I did mention that there were no mushrooms which were immediately bought out on a separate dish.

Cheese Scone:

Not at this venue

Coffee:

The coffee was out of a machine, which on this occasion was ok as I like this brand, the machine offers lots of different types of coffee, which are always very tasty.

Pricing:

The breakfast was £8.50 and the coffee was £1.20 a cup, I did spoil myself by having two cups, just because I can, and I do enjoy this brand.

In Conclusion:

A really lovely location, in a great setting on which was a lovely day, the views out of the windows were gorgeous, one way was the 1st hole, and the other way was the 18th green with the North Norfolk Railway just behind that. The problem with venue, (like most private members clubs) it is only open members, their guests, and visiting green fee golfers … which quite frankly is a shame.

Sheringham Golf Club
Weybourne Road
Sheringham
Norfolk
NR25 8HG

Tel: 01263 823488

Date: 14th September 2017

St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club

Location:

St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club – (SIGC) is set in a beautiful setting in the country about a mile away from the pretty market town of St Ives which has the delightful River Ouse running through it. SIGC is on the eastern side of St Ives on the first exit off the roundabout at the village of Needingworth, heading east on the A1123 and is very well sign posted.

Entrance:

SIGC is comparatively a newish golf club replacing the old 9 hole course just off the town centre is St Ives, the club itself has been in existence since 1923. So the clubhouse is both modern and bright and airy.

Service:

There was one lady on duty the day I called who was very helpful and pleasant to be with. On the day I arrived around the clubhouse was very busy with lots of golfers around. The clubhouse was virtually empty as they must have all been in there.

Menu:

The menu was small, but had all the choices I required, which is alway useful.

On the Plate:

I was very surprised how quickly my breakfast arrived, I did asked for my bacon to be well cooked and it was perfect, there where two sausages which apparently came from a local butcher, two eggs (although I only ordered one), beans in a small pot, fried tomatoes, two hash browns (could have been cooked a little longer) and mushrooms. I had two slices of toast and plenty of butter. The whole breakfast came nicely cooked and hot.

Cheese Scone:

Not at this venue

Coffee:

I was directed to a coffee machine, which I was quite surprised about, but I could of had a pot  of coffee or tea if I had decided to go down that option. The coffee that arrived was of amazing quality, hot and very drinkable for £1.50 a cup.

Pricing:

The breakfast was £9.00 in total after all the extras I had on top, which I felt was quite expensive but on reflection was good due to the quality and the great views of the golf course and the countryside.

In Conclusion:

There was not a huge amount of atmosphere as there was not many people there, but 30 minutes beforehand it would have been buzzing. Due the the newness of the club, the wonderful bright and airy building and the sensational views I would certainly go back there again. I did go for breakfast which was of good quality and quantity and was certainly hot.

St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club
Needingworth Road
St Ives
Cambs
PE27 4NB

Tel 01480 499920

6th September 2017